A very warm welcome from the director, Jo Edmonds. With over 25 years in the disability services sector, I have a rich tapestry of roles that range from direct support to administrative and coordination positions. This extensive experience is further deepened by a personal lifetime of lived experience, providing a unique and empathetic perspective on the needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. As the Director of Reality Support Services, my journey from a Registered Sole Trader to establishing a NDIS-registered company in 2022 underscores a commitment to delivering quality support coordination and counseling.
My expertise encompasses working with complex support needs and networks within both mainstream and NDIS systems, demonstrating a versatile skill set that caters to a wide array of participant requirements. The dedication to serving diverse communities is evident through extensive work with LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CALD participants and families. This inclusive approach ensures that services are tailored to meet the specific cultural and individual needs of each participant.
I provide a diverse range of counseling and mental health services, including individual therapy, grief and loss, mental health therapy, depression, and anxiety. I work with various assessment tools such as DASS-21, GAD, K10, and MSE and use a person-centered approach with other treatments such as CBT, grounding techniques, ACT, ABC, and many more.
The passion for the field is matched by a love for life outside of work, where I find joy in the company of parrots and pets and unwind with the light-hearted entertainment of romantic comedies and reality TV. This balance of professional dedication and personal enjoyment paints a picture of someone who is not only accomplished in their field but also well-rounded and relatable.
Jo’s counseling services include:
- Individual therapy
- Disability
- Dementia
- Mental health therapy
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Anxiety and Depression
Registration: ACA 30218
Hi, I’m Aurora Huddleston, Specialist Support Coordinator here at Reality Support Services. I have both professional and lived experience in the areas of mental health and youth and am passionate about working with people to overcome complex barriers, improve quality of life and achieve a sense of wellbeing and fulfillment. I have extensive experience in working with complex support needs and bringing together support networks within both mainstream and NDIS systems. I work with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and participants located in remote areas. I love assisting with multiple complex barriers and working with a person and their network to develop an action plan to achieve change.
In my free time, I like to spend time with my family cooking beautiful food, going camping and fishing and chasing waterfalls with my camera in hand.
Specialities:
- Complex Supports
- Multiple Stakeholders, including complex justice, complex planners, and government bodies
- Guardianship, including QCAT, Public Trustee, and OPG
- Remote
- Hospital Discharges
- Housing, including homelessness
- Behaviours
- Pediatrics, Youth, Adults, and over 65+
- Employment (DES/SLES) and mainstream
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- CALD
- Guardianship, including QCAT, Public Trustee, and OPG
- Vision Impairment & hearing
- Complex disabilities
- ABI/Stroke
- Mental Health
- Amputee
Hello, my name is Naomi Childs. My extensive 18-year career as a NDIS Support Coordinator reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. My expertise spans working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, CALD customers, and families, showcasing her ability to connect and provide tailored support to a diverse range of participants, including those in remote communities. My multifaceted experience includes roles such as a teacher’s assistant in a special school and a direct care support worker, positions that demand patience, empathy, and a thorough understanding of the unique needs of those she assists.
Beyond my professional endeavours, I find solace in the presence of my two fur companions and cherished family, enjoying time at the beach, and finding laughter in a good comedy movie.
Specialities:
- Hospital Discharges
- Housing
- Pediatrics, Youth, Adults, and over 65+
- Employment
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- CALD
- Guardianship, including QCAT, Public Trustee, and OPG
- Mental Health
- Vision Impairment
- ASD/Cerebral Palsy/Intellectual/Spinal/Down Syndrome
- ABI/Stroke
Hey there, everyone! I’m Ibrahim, the self-proclaimed “man” of the team. I have a decade of experience in the health sector as an Enrolled Nurse. So, if you ever need advice on nursing or how to properly handle a lunch order, I’m your guy!
I’ve spent over ten years as an Enrolled Nurse, navigating the wild waters of mental health and forensics. Think of me as a superhero in scrubs, ready to save the day—just with a little less spandex and a lot more hand sanitizer. I’ve worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, CALD groups, and folks coming out of incarceration. So, if you’ve ever needed someone to explain how to make an amazing curry while also discussing complex support needs, I’m your man!
Passionate about improving people’s quality of life and working alongside people to overcome their barriers that may stop them in their tracks. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life, whether that’s learning to cook without setting off the smoke alarm or just finding the right balance between personal space and a good chat.
In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends, hit the gym, experiencing the different cuisines and hitting the natural beauty that the world has to offer.
Specialities:
- Mental Health
- Justice Health
- Behaviours
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- CALD
- Youth, Adults and those over 65+
- Complex disabilities
